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RESIDUES AND WASTE FROM THE FOOD INDUSTRIES; PREPARED ANIMAL FODDER›Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves

Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
32 docs
C400Y900C644Y929C669C670+26
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%EH 0%GB 0%MA 0%
Notes
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
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Binding Tariff Information

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BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification scope and commercial significance

CN code 230120 covers flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption. Fish meal is one of the most important sources of animal protein in livestock and aquaculture nutrition. The product is manufactured by cooking, pressing, drying and grinding raw fish materials. Fish meal typically contains 60 to 72 percent protein, rich essential amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids. Major exporters of fish meal include Peru, Chile, Denmark and Iceland. Classification under code 230120 requires that the product is unfit for human consumption. Fish meals intended for human consumption are classified under chapters 3 or 16 of the Combined Nomenclature depending on the level of processing.

Sanitary requirements and feed safety

Importing fish meal into the EU requires compliance with sanitary requirements under Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 on animal by-products and Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 on feed hygiene. Consignments must be notified through the TRACES NT system and undergo inspection at an approved Border Control Post. Fish meal as a feed material is subject to Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 regarding labelling and marketing. Laboratory testing covers levels of dioxins, PCBs, heavy metals, pesticides and salmonella. Fish meal intended for feed must not contain processed proteins from land mammals, which must be confirmed through microscopic analysis. The processing plant in the exporting country must hold EU approval and be listed in the register of approved establishments maintained by the European Commission.

Customs documentation and practical aspects

Customs clearance of fish meal under CN code 230120 requires a health certificate issued by the competent veterinary authority of the exporting country, conforming to EU template requirements. This document must confirm that the product originates from an approved establishment and meets EU feed safety standards. Importers should verify whether the country of origin is authorised to export fish meal to the EU. Where fish meal derives from species covered by the CITES convention, an additional CITES permit is required. It is advisable to check whether the country of origin benefits from tariff preferences under free trade agreements or the GSP scheme. Importers should also monitor any temporary import restrictions resulting from detection of prohibited substances or aquatic animal diseases in a given region.

Fish meal CN 2301 20 - EU import requirements

Fish meal and pellets under CN 2301 20 enter the EU duty-free at 0%. Used as protein feed in animal nutrition and aquaculture. Veterinary certificates and TRACES controls apply. Peru and Chile are major suppliers.

Frequently asked questions

What quality standards must imported fish meal meet?
Fish meal imported into the EU must meet feed safety standards under Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 and Directive 2002/32/EC regarding maximum levels of undesirable substances. Controls cover levels of dioxins, PCBs, heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium and lead, as well as salmonella and histamine. Crude protein content must be declared on the label.
Can fish meal be used in ruminant feed?
Fish meal is generally permitted in ruminant feed, as the ban on processed animal proteins primarily targets proteins from land mammals. However, the fish meal must not be contaminated with land mammal proteins, which must be confirmed by microscopic testing in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 51/2013.
Do tariff preferences apply to fish meal from Peru?
Peru benefits from the EU GSP Plus scheme, which may allow preferential duty rates on fish meal under CN code 230120. The condition is presenting the appropriate proof of origin document such as a REX certificate. It is advisable to verify current preferential rates in the TARIC database before the transaction.
Is fish meal CN 2301 20 duty-free in the EU?
Yes, fish meal CN 2301 20 enters the EU duty-free at 0%. Veterinary certificates and TRACES controls are required.

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